Cat lovers are always very interested in which of them is the most intelligent, the most beautiful, the most agile, the largest, etc. This interest is based not only on elementary curiosity. Secretly, they all think that this is their cat, the most, the most ...
Today we will talk about big cats. For a long time, the myth of the existence of the most expensive and largest cat, the Asher breed, was supported. However, such a breed does not exist, and large representatives of the savannah breed were called ushers.
What are actually the largest cats? The Maine Coon breed is well known to experts and cat lovers. She appeared more than 100 years ago. It was at this time that the largest cats appeared. The Maine Coon breed made a splash among lovers and connoisseurs of these pets.
For a long time, a raccoon cat lived on Maine farms. Her “duties” included the fight against rodents. This animal was first shown at the exhibition in the late nineteenth century. Since that time, the history of the breed has been counted. The more distant past of this animal is shrouded in mystery. It is believed that these cats came to America on ships, with the first immigrants from Europe. Their further history can be considered a legend. According to one version that has reached us, cats crossed with a trot, and according to another, with a raccoon. Only the external resemblance to them speaks in favor of these versions. The largest cats ( Maine Coon breed ) are distinguished by magnificent brushes on their ears, like a lynx, and fluffy and wide tails, and the color repeats the coat of a raccoon. These original versions have no basis, due to species differences and the impossibility of crossing them.
Over time, the Maine Coon breed fell in love with American farmers. The cat fully met the requirements of the owners - she was smart, knew how to take care of her own food, and had excellent health.
The size and weight of the Maine Coons are often told by fables. We want to give you real information about the real size of animals. The largest cats (Maine Coon breed) weigh (for cats) no more than 10 kg, some sterilized specimens reach 13 kg, cats can weigh up to 6 kg, and individuals reaching 8 kg are found.
The largest breed of domestic cats - Maine Coons - animals are surprisingly kind and gentle, they are curious and trusting, like children. This is a born companion cat. Many of them do not like to sit in the arms of their master (however, it is rather difficult to conveniently arrange such a giant in their arms), but they will gladly take a seat on the couch next to you during the evening watching the movie.
For a long time it was believed that the largest cats are the savannah breed (previously given out as an asher). The aim of the founder of the breed of the breeder from Pennsylvania, Judy Frank, was to breed a pet that would combine a complaisant character and an exotic appearance. The parents of the first kitten were a domestic Siamese cat and a serval, a predator living in the savannah.
Savannah is the largest breed. A domestic cat weighing twelve to fourteen kilograms and having a height of about 50 cm at the withers inspires respect. This cat is an intellectual. She is very resourceful and individual. Behavior is more like a dog. With pleasure walks on a leash along the street, loves to swim, easy to train. Get along well with other pets.
Today you learned a little more about what are the largest cats. The Savannah and Maine Coon breed probably interested you.